Every couple wants their wedding to be unique, memorable, and special – but it can be easy to re-enact the same predictable flow of every other wedding. Which is fine, if you’re looking for a classical and traditional wedding. But for those of you who want to wow your guests and throw a wedding party to remember, we’ve got you covered.
If you want to throw an epic party that your guests will talk about for years to come, be sure to follow these tips.
Consider a unique venue
Step out of the box when it comes to your wedding location to set a memorable tone for your day. Whether you choose to jet off to a tropical beach, or enjoy a unique venue such as a theatre, distillery, mountain range or woodland – there are lots of options to let your personality shine through.
Be sure to consider your budget when viewing prospective venues, and ask about any catering and entertainment restrictions. Some places in a more urban setting may have noise level restrictions, which can make having a live band impossible. It’s also wise to prioritise booking your venue above all other items on your wedding checklist, as they can book up years in advance.
Splurge on the open bar
Consider splurging on an open bar to make your wedding party a real hit. Wedding venues typically price up their drinks, so it’s a real gesture of kindness to have an open bar – plus it encourages everyone to get their dancing feet on.
You could also include alcoholic wedding favours to get the party started, and consider hiring a cocktail bar or beer barrel. Naturally, this will depend on the level to which your guests feel comfortable drinking, but if you are expecting everyone to get a little tipsy, these can be cost-effective options.
Plan a surprise
Get creative and innovative with your wedding by doing something unconventional to surprise your guests. For example, you could hire a special party band to perform at the reception to get everyone up on their feet. There’s nothing like live music to get everyone excited and engaged – and it’ll be a nice highlight for everyone to look back on afterwards.
Aside from music, there are plenty of fun ways to stamp your personality onto the day. This can be anything from a magician, to a circus performer, to a bouncy castle or a rodeo bull. Aim for something unexpected to keep your guests entertained and solidify your wedding day in their memories.
Choose a fun theme
Everyone loves a themed wedding, as they get to wear a costume and play a character for a day. Pick a theme you love and find fun ways to incorporate it into your wedding – from the styling elements to the décor and food. You can have a lot of fun planning a themed wedding, and it can make the entire day more personal as well.
From masquerade, to ‘50s, to anything from your favourite TV series or movies, it’s fun all around when everyone dresses up. You could also plan some games to play based on your theme, and hire live music to match the tone.
Make it your own
Whilst you definitely want your guests to remember your wedding for the unique and special event that it is, remember that they are coming because you’re already special to them. Ultimately, just ensuring your wedding has a touch of something unique and personal is enough to make it a memorable and enjoyable event for everyone.
